Constructing the political spectacle
Book • 1988
In 'Constructing the Political Spectacle', Murray Edelman challenges the conventional view of politics by arguing that political realities are often concealed behind symbolic interpretations that support established inequalities and dominant ideologies.
He explores how political leaders, social problems, and news are constructed to influence public perception and maintain the status quo.
The book is a seminal work in understanding the symbolic functions of democracy.
He explores how political leaders, social problems, and news are constructed to influence public perception and maintain the status quo.
The book is a seminal work in understanding the symbolic functions of democracy.
